The Titans sued USC and Kiffin for contract interference and inducement of breach of contract after Kiffin hired running backs coach KennedyPola last summer to coach running backs. The lawsuit contended Kiffin violated Pola’s Titans contract by contacting Pola without the Titans’ permission.

A joint statement was released by both sides.

“We are pleased to be able to conclude a mutually satisfactory arrangement between the University of Southern California and the Tennessee Titans that concludes the litigation involving the hiring of Kennedy Pola.

“The settlement terms are private, but include opportunities for both parties to avoid future disagreements and disputes over employment of persons who are already employed by either party. With this amicable resolution, the Tennessee Titans and the University of Southern California have restored their long-time mutual relationship, and anticipate that the suit will be dismissed within the next few weeks.”

Neither Kiffin nor Pola could be reached for comment. Former Tennessee coach Jeff Fisher, a USC graduate, was angry at Kiffin last summer for not contacting him before he hired Pola. Kiffin said he left Fisher a message.

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